Dressage at the Bucks County Horse Park V
Sunday Oct 21, 2007
Opening Date: Sept 1, 2007 Closing Date: Oct.5, 2007
(received by this date)
USDF/USEF Recognized Dressage Show #323031
¨ 8934 Easton Rd (Rt. 611) ¨ Revere, PA ¨ 18953
Show Manager: Jacqui Richie Show Management: Bucks County Horse Park
Show Secretary: Jacqui Richie P.O. Box 386
P.O. Box 386 Revere, PA 18953
Revere, PA 18953 (610) 847-8597
(610) 847-8597 Fax (610) 847-5507
Fax (610) 847-5507
BCHP Website: www.buckscountyhorsepark.org E-mail:
Judges: Barbara Ebner (S, NJ), Pamela Wooding (R, NJ)
Veterinarian: Quakertown Vet Clinic (215)536-2726
Col. Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championship (BLM) Qualifying Competition
Great American Insurance Group (GAIG) Qualifying Competition
1. Training Level Test 1 31. Third Level Test 1
2. Training Level Test 2 32. Third Level Test 2 OPEN&BLM*
3. Training Level Test 3 33. Third Level Test 3
OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ
4. Training Level Test 4 OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ* 41. Fourth Level Test 1
11. First Level Test 1 42. Fourth Level Test2 OPEN& BLM
12. First Level Test 2 43. Fourth Level Test 3
OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ*
13. First Level Test 3 50. FEI TOC (specify level) OPEN/BLM* OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ*
14. First Level Test 4 OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ* 51 FEI Jr/Yr TOC (specify test)
21. Second Level Test 1 52. IPEC TOC (specify test)
22. Second Level Test 2 60. Musical Freestyle TOC
23. Second Level Test 3 OPEN&BLM* 70. Dressage Seat Equitation
24. Second Level Test 4 OPEN&GAIG/USDFQ*
* Please state on entry whether riding Open, BLM, or GAIG/USDF Qualifying and status of Amateur or Open
Management reserves the right to cancel, split, or combine classes.
This show is operated in accordance with the rules of the USEF, of which it is a Dressage Competition member, and is also recognized by the USDF. Every class offered is covered by the rules and regulations of the current USEF rulebook and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.
1. Awards: (only tests will be mail post competition)
~ Award and Six Ribbons- USDF Training, First, Second, Third, & Fourth Levels. (3 entries/class required)
~ Award and Four Ribbons- FEI Levels and Musical Kur. (3 entries/class required)
~ Champion award and Reserve Champion ribbon per level.
2. Entries:
~ Mail entries to the Show Secretary. Entries must be received by the closing date ~ $25 late fee
~ $25 office fee for each change made to a single entry after the closing date.
~Illegible or incomplete entries may be returned.
~All entries must be typed or printed on an official USEF/USDF entry form and include: original handwritten signatures (owner, rider, trainer and coach, if applicable), photocopy of negative Coggins test dated within 12 months of show date, and copies of USEF and USDF membership or identification cards for each owner, rider, trainer and horse, as applicable. Emergency number to be included
3. Fees: Make checks payable to BCHP ~ returned checks will void entry, will be assess $25 fee and competitor name posted on website.
~ $40 Training – Fourth Level Tests (add $10 for GAIG/ USDFQ)
~ $50 FEI Classes (add $10 for GAIG/ USDFQ)
~ $50 Musical Kur TOC (add $10 for GAIG/USDFQ)
~ $20 USEF Non-member fee for each owner, rider, or trainer, $12 USEF Fee ($7 Drug, $5 USEF), $5 USEF Breed/Discipline Fee
~ $15 Office Fee
~ Refunds: Before closing date, full refund less $15 office fee. NO refunds after the closing date or for “acts of God” which require management to cancel classes or day of competition.
4. Times: Times will be on the website www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org at the Competition/Dressage link. If you want your times mailed please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard with entry.
5. Stabling: Stalls available at private facilities near Park. Stabling is permanent and stall doors are provided. $40/night (610)847-8597
6. Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express, Hellerstown, Oak Grove Country Inn Pipersville (215-766-8931), EconoLodge Quakertown (215-538-3000).
7. Footing: Three standard outdoor competition rings, sand and screenings mixture, one with rubber. Enclosed warm-up ring, sand and screenings mixture. Grass and lunging areas.
8. Professional Services: Contact numbers posted the date of the show in the secretary stand. An EMT/Med Tech will be on grounds.
9. Directions: The Park is located on Route 611 between Revere and Ferndale, PA., approximately 15 miles north of Doylestown (Rte 202) and 18 miles south of Easton (I-78). From the south, it is on the left 1/2 mile north of Revere. From the north, it is on the right just less than a mile south of Ferndale. More detailed directions
10. Other: Food available on grounds. All dogs MUST be leashed at all times! If riding a musical kur, competitor must provide their own sound equipment & technician.
11. USEF rules go into effect upon arrival at the show grounds. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED! Bridle numbers must be worn at all times when a horse is out of the trailer
Each competitor is responsible for supplying correct USDF & USEF numbers for horse, owner, rider, and trainer. The scores of competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted toward national awards. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE: Understanding that horse sports may be hazardous and dangerous, even leading to permanent injury or death, each owner, rider, spectator, and other participant assumes any and all risk of loss or injury and agrees to hold harmless, regardless of negligent acts or omissions Bucks County Horse Park, the show management, show committee, and all horse show personnel